This randomized clinical trial will compare the standard treatment (occlusal splint) and
botox for the treatment of face muscular pain in adults. Fifty patients will be invited and
selected, and allocated to the experimental group, according to the randomization sequence
previously performed. For the splint group, a rigid splint will be worn by the patient every
night. For the botox group, 60u of botox will be injected in 3 regions of the masseter
muscle. Patients will be assessed before the experiment, 3 and 6 months after the beginning
of the study. Oral health related quality of life, pain, and cervical neck position will be
evaluated. Paired t-test and chi-square will be used for statistical analysis.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Federal University of Pelotas
Treatments:
abobotulinumtoxinA Botulinum Toxins, Type A onabotulinumtoxinA Salicylic Acid